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Virginia’s New Marijuana Law: Everything You Need to Know

After years of legislative battles, vetoes, compromise negotiations, and numerous articles, Virginia finally has a roadmap for legal recreational marijuana sales. The state budget signed into law earlier this week establishes a regulated cannabis marketplace beginning...

Review | ‘As You Like It’ is Just How I Like It

If you’ve been reading these reviews for a while, you’ll notice I love me some context. Especially surrounding William Shakespeare’s plays. One of my favorite things about the existence of Richmond Shakespeare is that they’ve forced me to go back to the English Lit...

Fourth of July 2026 in Richmond: Fireworks, Festivals, and More

The best Fourth of July celebration in Richmond probably isn't the one with the biggest fireworks. It's the one where someone forgot the hot dog buns, the cooler is running low on ice, kids are chasing each other through sprinklers, and somebody insists they know a...

IllumiNATION Tells America’s Story on a Monumental Scale

Editor’s Note: RVA Magazine is partnering with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on coverage related to America’s 250th anniversary, including Richmond SailFest and IllumiNation. It's hard to impress people with just a building. Yet standing in front of the...

Blöthar: “GWAR Didn’t Change. The World Freakin Changed.”

Richmond metal band GWAR says the Secret Service contacted the group following a recent performance at the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., that featured the mock execution of a Donald Trump effigy. Video of the performance, which showed band members...

Field Trip Bikes and the Long Ride of Richmond’s Cycling Culture

I recently bought my first bicycle in more than a decade. Like most people, I started my search online, comparing models, reading reviews, and trying to figure out what kind of rider I actually wanted to be. Eventually I visited several local bike shops before...

A Witchy Guide to the Longest Day of the Year

It's sizzling outside, but the breeze is refreshing, the birds are chirping, and summer is in full swing. The summer solstice, aka Midsummer or Litha, is the longest day of the year, and this year it falls on June 21, with the sun setting at 8:27 p.m. It's a time to...

MJ The Musical Brings The King of Pop to Life at Altria Theater

When MJ The Musical hit the Altria Theater on Tuesday night, Richmond showed up. A packed house, fans rocking single sequined gloves—yeah, the energy was Thrilling (pun intended). As an ‘80s kid, walking into that kind of atmosphere was electric. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJk6sgZPP4c The show revolves around Michael...

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Meet the Man Bringing Shuffle Dance and FlingGolf to Richmond

Richmond’s own Garry Callis Jr. has a lot going on right now. Whether he’s lighting up the dance floor or making his mark on the golf course, he’s forging his own path and inspiring others to join him along the way. Photo courtesy of Garry Callis Jr. RVA Hard Dance Collective: A Shot of Energy for Richmond’s Dance Scene It started with an idea as...

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Love Supreme! Newlyweds Celebrate with Late-Night Taco Bell Run

It’s hard to think of a better marriage than love and cheap tacos. On a story that broke last week on Reddit/rva, newlyweds Grant and Ashlyn Serrels, Richmond locals, chose a celebration that felt true to them. On a chilly December night, after saying “I do” at The Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Virginia, they headed to Taco Bell.   Photo by...

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Reddit Was Born in a UVA Dorm Room. Most People Have No Idea.

If you’ve ever killed an entire afternoon on Reddit—deep in a debate on r/AskReddit, scrolling through endless memes on r/funny, or arguing about the best Star Wars movie in r/movies—you’ve been part of something that started in a small college dorm room in Charlottesville, Virginia.   Yes, that Reddit. The chaotic, messy, wildly...

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Constant Practice has taken Richmond into the Global Fashion Scene

In Richmond’s Museum District, tucked away in an unassuming third-floor workspace and unfinished bathroom, Constant Practice operates as both an archive and a curated menswear store. Known for its focus on rare and experimental pieces, the brand has built a global following of almost 800,000 on Instagram. But at its core, Constant Practice is...

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RVA MAG Apparel Is Here—And It’s On Sale 🔥

The RVA MAG store is open. We've got hoodies, crew necks, and pants ready to go. Here’s the deal: buy three or more items, spend at least $70, and use the code RVAMAGMERCH to take 20% off through Sunday. It’s our Black Friday sale. Don’t wait—gear up while it lasts. SHOP HERE

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